Madrichim Staff - Summer 2026

Summer 2026 

Pre-Leadership Training Experience | Teen Supervisory and Program Roles & Responsibilities 

Responsible to the Madrichim Supervisor

Office internships aren’t the only way to advance your future employment aspirations. Serving as a Madrichim team member at camp will offer you a platform to build a wide range of impactful skills that can be used in countless career endeavors, including: 

Teamwork in a Fast-Paced Multigenerational, International Work Environment

• Time Management, Event Planning, a variety of Wellness and Youth Care Skills
• Leadership Development Training and Mentorship (for you and those you train)
• Program Development, Curriculum Planning, and Group Facilitation
• Budgeting, Public Speaking, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and Conflict Resolution
• Opportunities to Immerse Yourself in a Variety of Timely and Meaningful Content Topics
• Responsibilities that Encourage Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Taking Risks
• Prioritizing Self-Care, Extensive Time Outdoors, Recreation, and Having Fun Everyday

• Must be a BBYO alum; preference given to those who have attended a BBYO Summer Program.
• At least one year post high school graduation.
• Experience supervising peers, teams, or programs; ability to demonstrate leadership across multiple responsibilities.
• Experience in program design, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to commit up to 10 hours per month (January–June) for training, planning, and supervision.

• →Serve as a role model for participants as a young Jewish adult and an exemplary BBYO alum, translating past BBYO experiences into learning opportunities for participants.
• →Serve as an ambassador for BBYO’s values and mission
• →Display how the AZA and BBG movement meaningfully expands beyond high school years.

Every madrich(a) will be assigned to a specialty area at camp. On your application, you will rank your top 3 specialties for placement. Please note that some may have location specific responsibilities, which you will learn about in initial interviews:

Options Include:

• Operations Support
• Lifeguard
• Jewish Enrichment
• Song leader
• Medical & Wellness
• Marketing & Photography
• Programming
• Experience

• Support, lead, and assist with special events, camp activities (chuggim & sivuvim), Shabbat electives, and bunk bonding experiences.
• Plan bunk bonding experiences.

• Engage teens in daily life at camp by leading, creating, and evaluating programs, dorm rituals, and bonding activities.
• Ensure safety, care, and accountability by supervising free time and evening hours, conducting bed checks, and being present in living spaces in a way that respects privacy.
• Promote wellbeing by providing appropriate mental, emotional, and physical care, and upholding the Code of Conduct.
• Support healthy routines by overseeing bunk clean-up and ensuring all teens are accounted for and engaged in the daily schedule.
• Document and communicate progress by providing daily feedback on teen behavior, successes, and challenges.
• Live as part of the community, interacting, working, and residing in a mixed-gender environment with professionalism and respect.

• Complete all mandatory virtual and onsite training.
• Potential to attend a pre-camp trip for training and bonding.

• Support smooth transitions on opening, closing, and changeover days by assisting with luggage handling, check-in, and airport logistics.
• Contribute to camp setup and reset by helping with packing/unpacking, moving supplies, and preparing spaces between programs.
• Assist with site operations to ensure camp remains organized and welcoming throughout each session.
• Be physically prepared to lift 40–50 lbs and assist with heavier items when necessary.

• →Physical requirements: stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, repetitive motions, talking, hearing, and grasping.
• →Perform light work (up to 50 lbs occasionally, negligible constant force) which may include package moving, supply set up, and more.
• →Must live onsite for CLTC or Perlman sessions.
• →Provide all required documentation pre- and post-program.

• If you sign a contract by December 31st, you will receive an early signing bonus of an extra $250 at the end of your contract.

• Please be sure to specify your availability when prompted. Include all sessions/dates you are available. 
• For more information, please contact Sabrina Moore at smoore@bbyo.org or call 202-857-6549. 

  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.